Construction translations
Ensuring that your "Made in Germany" build quality is communicated internationally too.
To win over international clients, it’s important that the language and technical jargon used for your services and products is matched to the target market, and that sector-specific requirements are met. We can help you with precise professional translations for the construction industry.
For international construction projects in particular, it’s important that you communicate convincingly using the right terminology and in compliance with the law. We translate technical documentation, requests for tenders and marketing content with precision and in compliance with the relevant standards, ensuring that your quality is communicated to every target market.
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Choosing oneword for your specialised translation needs for the construction industry offers the following benefits.
Your language is crucial to whether construction quality is communicated internationally.
The construction sector is one of the largest and most closely entwined economic sectors within Germany – and it is undergoing rapid change. Digitalisation, the Internet of Things (IoT), 3D printing, robotics and new planning software are opening up new opportunities for companies to implement construction projects with both a focus on quality and efficiency.
German companies enjoy a good reputation in the international arena for their competence and the quality of their construction and engineering work. But good work alone isn’t enough to also communicate this quality to foreign markets. Translations that are accurate from both a technical and linguistic standpoint, take into account of the cultural characteristics of the target markets, and meet international quality standards, are crucial.
Whether it's technical documentation for construction machinery, request for tender documents or instructions that need to be available immediately on the construction site in the local language: as cycles of innovation become faster and faster, they require efficient processing – without any compromises on quality.
With our many years of industry experience and effective processes, we have created the ideal conditions for providing translations that conform to the relevant standards and the subject area quickly and economically in more than 80 languages.
Professional translation for the construction industry is ideal for:
- companies seeking to expand into new markets internationally and cut their time-to-market
- construction projects involving several countries and languages
- requests for tenders and contracting documents for international construction projects
- manufacturers of construction machinery, materials and equipment with a growing international customer base
- planning and engineering firms, which need to provide technical documentation and design plans in target languages
- companies that need to ensure reliable and correct communication on construction sites abroad
Do you develop, plan or market construction products and
services for international markets? Our experts would be delighted to advise you on appropriate translation solutions for your sector.
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Find out what our clients have to say about working with us.
"What really impresses us as a global company in our day-to-day work is the consistently high quality of the collaboration. AI translation using MTPE not only works well for us from a technical point of view, but also delivers reliable results when it comes to content. The connector between our CMS and oneTask, in particular, substantially enhances efficiency – so processes run stably and much more smoothly. It saves time and gives us peace of mind in our day-to-day operations."
Andre Korff
Head of Communication Concepts IAM, HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA
"For over a decade, we have valued oneword as a reliable partner in a wide range of areas, including terminology and data management, machine translation and artificial intelligence, as well as a diverse range of translation and language services. For us, professional, trusting and mutually beneficial collaboration is the key to a stable partnership that delivers high-quality results."
Dr. Christopher Kurz
Head of Translation Management, ENERCON Global GmbH
"oneword has been working with us for many years now as an expert and reliable partner in translation management. Our collaboration is characterised by professionalism, commitment and high quality standards. We particularly value their technical expertise in project management, as well as their innovative strength and commitment to continuous improvement. Whether it’s AI, MTPE or international review processes, oneword delivers impressive solutions tailored to your needs."
Nikolina Čabraja
Manager Translation & Language Management, Phoenix Contact GmbH & Co. KG
"At oneword, you quickly get the feeling that you’re working with people who really know their stuff – both in the traditional language services sector as well as in the field of AI-supported translation processes. The team not only answers your technical questions, but also understands the context of the questions and meaningfully thinks through the implications. It’s at this intersection of language, technology and processes that their experience really shines through. This builds trust and makes working together a pleasant and productive experience."
Andre Korff
Head of Communication Concepts IAM, HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA
"oneword is always a reliable partner for us. Projects are always handled promptly and competently, whilst always keeping our often challenging deadlines in mind. At oneword, every member of the team is always willing to listen to our needs and works with us to find the right solution through constructive dialogue. What I really appreciate about oneword is that translation jobs are always delivered on time, if not ahead of schedule. Thank you for your valuable cooperation."
Christian Derse
Team Lead Technical Writer, medion GmbH
"We have been working closely with oneword for several years now. We have no hesitation in approaching oneword even with complex requests, as they possess a high level of specialist expertise and the team keeps our specific requirements firmly in mind, providing comprehensive and purposeful advice. The excellent customer service is also particularly worth highlighting."
Lucia Laurer
Translation Management, implantcast GmbH
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FAQs
What does the construction sector need from professional translations?
Translations for the construction industry need to be technically precise while also taking into account the cultural characteristics of the respective target market. This includes local construction requirements, units of measurement, and industry-specific terminology, such as that used in technical instructions, design plans, or product descriptions.
Why is terminology management so important for technical documentation in the construction sector?
Construction machinery, equipment, and products often involve highly specialised technical terms that need to be used uniformly across every language – especially in content related to safety. Consistent terminology management prevents misunderstandings and ensures that instructions, manuals and labelling continue to conform to the relevant standards and subject area in all language versions.
How quickly can translations be turned around for construction sites and requests for tenders?
Construction projects often involve tight schedules, for example, if documents need to be available on the construction site in the local language at short notice. Thanks to our clear workflows, experienced professional translators and the option of machine translation (oneMTPE), we deliver efficient processing without compromising on quality.
Which languages does oneword offer translations for in the construction industry?
With more than 80 languages and 160 language combinations, we can help you reach the majority of the world’s population. Select the languages you require– and our qualified native-speaker translators will translate your construction documents professionally, complying with the relevant standards.
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